Monday, November 30, 2009

India Wants US-Led Military Offensive Against Taliban To Continue In Afghanistan

India has mentioned it needs military offensive led by the US for continuing its fights against Taliban in Afghanistan.

When asked about India’s stance stance on US-led military offensive in Afghanistan, Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor has mentioned that India wants the pressure on Taliban as well as other uprising groups to continue and “should not be eased".

Citing that Afghanistan sustained India’s role in reforming the nation, he said that it is a proven fact that "our efforts are appreciated and acknowledged by the people of Afghanistan".

He said that the Centre is waiting for the reports of the probe of Afghanistan over the blasts which happened at Indian Embassy in Kabul.